1997 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Instrument panel dimmer
control
To adjust the instrument panel
dimmer control:
²Rotate the control up to
brighten the instrument panel
lighting.
²Rotate the control down to dim
the instrument panel lighting.
Daytime running light (DRL)
system (if equipped)
The DRL system turns on the
highbeam headlamps, with a
reduced light output, when:
²the vehicle is running and the
ignition is in the On position
²the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake
²the headlamp system is in the
position
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The Daytime Running
Light (DRL) system will
not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do
so may result in a collision.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Press the foglamp control to
activate the foglamps.
Press the foglamp control a second
time to deactivate the foglamps.
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PARKING BRAKE
For information on the parking
brake, refer toPreparing to start
the vehiclein theDrivingchapter.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Manual heating and air
conditioning system
BRAKE
OFFA/CMAX
A/C
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Fan speed
Turn the control to the right to
increase fan speed.
Temperature
Turn the temperature control to
the desired mix of warm and cool
air (left for cooler and right for
warmer).
Controlling airflow
Turn the mode control to the
desired airflow position.
²The A/C compressor operates in
the mode positions marked *.
OFF
A/C
MAX
A/C*
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*
*
*
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Using MAX A/C mode
The MAX A/C mode recirculates
the air and directs it to flow
through the instrument panel
vents.
This mode is noisier, but provides
quicker cooling than A/C mode.
The compressor only functions if
the outside temperature is above
10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select MAX A/C for airflow
through these vents:
Off mode
Select the OFF position for all
climate control functions to cease.
The outside inlet door will close
and the fan is shut off.
Drive with the climate control
system on (either in heating or
A/C mode) to reduce humidity in
your vehicle.
Using A/C mode
The A/C mode directs outside
conditioned air to flow through the
instrument panel vents. The A/C
mode can be used for heating,
ventilating or air conditioning. The
A/C compressor only functions in
the A/C mode if the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
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Select A/C for air to flow through
these vents:
Using the panel mode
Selectfor air to flow through
these vents:
Using the panel/floor mode
Themode directs outside air
to flow between the panel and
floor vents. The air conditioning
compressor will function provided
the outside temperature is above
10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the
for air to flow
through these vents:
Using the floor mode
Select thefor air to flow
through these vents:
Using the defrost/floor mode
Thedirects outside air to flow
through the floor vents and
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windshield defroster vents. The air
conditioning compressor will
function to dehumidify the
windows provided the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the
for air to flow
through these vents:
Using the defrost mode
In addition to defogging and
demisting, in defrost mode your
vehicle has the capability to demist
the front side windows. The air
conditioning compressor will
function to dehumidify the
windows provided the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the
mode for air to
flow through these vents:
Electronic automatic
temperature control (EATC)
system (if equipped)
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The EATC feature will maintain a
selected temperature and
automatically control airflow. You
may manually override the EATC
operation. The EATC will only
operate with the ignition in the On
position.
To maximize system efficiency:
²Do not put items under the
front seats that will interfere
with the air flow to the rear
seats.
²Keep the air intake vents clear
of any snow, ice or leaves.
Automatic operation
To turn on the EATC:
²Press AUTO or any the six
override controls.
²Select the desired temperature.
To turn off the EATC:
²Press the OFF control.
²When the system is off, the
display window will be blank.
When AUTO is selected, the
system will automatically
determine fan speed and airflow
location and under normal
conditions should need no
additional adjustment.
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